 McBrainBRB Face Melting
join:2010-05-06
Kalimdor
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Re: [Raiding] World of Logs said by Immer:One step missing, though, is that while in-game you have to tell WoW to dump combat data to a log file with the command "/combatlog". Once your raid is finished, you just type the same command again to stop the log.
Then you open the client, upload the file to WoL, and the client will usually ask you if you'd like to split the file up and archive and delete the uploaded the file... I recommend letting it do all that. The client doesn't like log files that span multiple days, so editing the file can be a pain. Better just to log the current raid, and upload immediately after the raid.
This is archaic advice, Immer...of all people, I figured you'd be up to speed with this. I'll make this jumble of confusion much more simple for everyone reading in 3 simple steps.
Step 1. Download the add-on "Loggerhead" from the curse client.
Step 2. Log into your WoL account, click the client link, and select "Live Log"...it's the button on the right.
Step 3. Zone in to whatever raid instance, and do your thing. Forget about typing "/combatlog"...Loggerhead will automatically start parsing data to your log folder, and automatically stop when you zone out. Live logging will auto-upload your info to WoL in real time for instant results/analysis. No typing slash commands or fumbling around with 87 billion .txt files in your log folder. I can stream radio while I raid, shouldn't I be able to stream my logs, too?
Step 4. (optional) Slay bodies, loot purples, and brag about top 200 rankings.
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 DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | You forgot step 3.5
Step 3.5. ????
Step 3.6. Profit. |
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 Nick DPremium
join:2010-02-04
Orange, CA | reply to McBrain
Is live logging free? Thought that was part of their paid services. |
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McBrainBRB Face Melting
join:2010-05-06
Kalimdor
kudos:2 | I Live Logged Wednesday and Thursday of this week and haven't paid WoL a dime. |
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 ImmerGentlemanPremium
join:2010-01-07
Evans, GA
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said by McBrain:This is archaic advice, Immer...of all people, I figured you'd be up to speed with this. I'd rather people understood what they were doing. Of all people, I figured you'd be more into teaching someone what is going on rather than recommending a Mage to install some "TellMeWhen" or "spellflash" Addon.  |
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cigtymeCoonass and Proud of it
join:2010-08-17
Houma, LA
kudos:1 | He would, it is just Friday, He gets less argumentative the later in the week it is. |
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | I'm looking forward to the 14th |
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cigtymeCoonass and Proud of it
join:2010-08-17
Houma, LA
kudos:1 | Work done for the rest of the year are ye? |
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | Taking a 4week vacation starting on the 14th
Gots me vacation time to burn, and burn it I will. |
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cigtymeCoonass and Proud of it
join:2010-08-17
Houma, LA
kudos:1 | Baddie |
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | Hay I'll be saving 100miles worth of gas per day of vacation |
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McBrainBRB Face Melting
join:2010-05-06
Kalimdor
kudos:2 | reply to Immer
Normally I do, but I'm sure that you've sat at your computer before sifting through 100,000 lines of a .txt file for crazy amounts of time trying to separate Tuesday from Wednesday or Majordomo from Al'Akir because you forgot to separate, extract, and delete your last log(s) when you logged off for the night.
I'm more than willing to help people understand, which is why I pointed out where the logs' default save location is on their drive. But, honestly some things that are or can be overly complicated tend to become more confusing with the more you *think* you know about them.
Granted, I'm one that wants to know the why behind the how, but now that I know about addon I described and the live logging option in the client, I don't care to know anything else about the coding of the WoL client, how it works, or any of the logistics of how my data gets from game to website. I log into the game, click live log on the client, and raid. That's it. When a fight is over, the data is there within seconds...and I don't have to log out to upload it.
Kind of like when I get in my car push the clutch and turn the key, it starts. I don't really care to know about air/fuel ratios, spark plug gaps, or internal combustion, as long as my shit works. Now, when it doesn't and I call Otto to come tow it to his garage for repair, I want him to explain the issue to me. More for reassurance that he knows what he's doing than for a thirst for knowledge.
WoL is mostly a pain in the ass, and rightfully so, it's an intricate and insanely complex program that I know is too much so for me to be a subject matter expert in without first suffering a ton of headaches. Why do you think people always forget to turn on or off their logs? Because its mainly a hassle to those who are selected or chose to log for the betterment of the group. I promise most people would be more than happy to cut out the extra steps and let the thing work by itself, without having to deal with */combatlog* or 50000 lines of text they're expected to upload after the raid when others are doing whatever they want.
This is just one of those things that "just works" and that enough explanation for me at this point, and is better left that way. I feel I know just enough about it to really frustrate myself.
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McBrain#1430
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Does your vacation involve lots and lots of dailies? :P |
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | said by clawfury:Does your vacation involve lots and lots of dailies? :P
I think it might
also maybe some alt leveling
and some movies. |
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 Venom1
join:2011-10-21
Augusta, GA | reply to McBrain
said by McBrain:Kind of like when I get in my car push the clutch and turn the key, it starts.
bonus points for having to push in a clutch
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McBrainBRB Face Melting
join:2010-05-06
Kalimdor
kudos:2 | Do I get extra bonus pts for having a 6 speed? |
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | said by McBrain:Do I get extra bonus pts for having a 6 speed?
Only if you've pegged 6th gear. |
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McBrainBRB Face Melting
join:2010-05-06
Kalimdor
kudos:2 | I've hit about 6000 rpm before...then the electronic limiter slapped my peepee @155.
I guess the speedometer reads 180 to attract douche bag buyers like me. At any rate, I can't wait to ditch this death trap for a pickup. |
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Venom1
join:2011-10-21
Augusta, GA | reply to DarkLogix
said by DarkLogix:said by McBrain:Do I get extra bonus pts for having a 6 speed?
Only if you've pegged 6th gear. 186 is fast... and where the electronic limiter stepped in for me »Re: Personal and main pics
now not sure where the electronic governor is on my 'maro; but i'm sure its not any faster than the bike so really whats the point
p.s. both are 6 speeds
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DarkLogixTexan and ProudPremium
join:2008-10-23
Baytown, TX
kudos:3 | reply to McBrain
Sounds like a poser speedo.
I've pegged mine before, speedo only goes to 147mph, and its rare to have a road good enough to go there.
So if I were to do it again I hope I'd remember to bring my GPS to see how fast I actually got to. |
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